Leil Selichot 9949 / סליחות 13709
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13709 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 9946 | 21 Elul 13706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9947 | 23 Elul 13707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9948 | 25 Elul 13708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9949 | 21 Elul 13709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9950 | 23 Elul 13710 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9951 | 25 Elul 13711 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9952 | 21 Elul 13712 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9953 | 21 Elul 13713 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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